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Please click here for the U.S.
Post Office's Direct Mail Manual
of Rules and Regulations.
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Caring for Birds
Please take care when shipping live birds.
We want your birds to arrive alive and in good condition.
The Bird N.E.S.T.s for birds are designed to protect
your birds in transit,
but YOU must prepare them for travel.
The
Do's
& Don'ts
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DO _____
Feed and water birds prior to shipment.
DO _____ Place litter or
bedding in the bottom of the box to collect moisture,
reduce odors, and provide a foothold.
DO _____ Place a source of moisture in the box with the birds.
................This source should be something that will hold it's moisture
................for several days, not be able
to be spilled, and be acceptable
................or accustomed to the birds such as sliced cucumber, apple,
................or orange.. Do not depend solely
on leafy vegetables as these
................will wilt and loose their
content moisture very quickly.
DO _____ Inform the
recipient of the expected delivery time so they will be
able to unpack and care for the birds as quickly as possible.
DO _____ Consult
experienced shippers if you have any questions.
DO _____ Check weather
conditions in your area and at the destination to
insure that they will not pose a threat to your birds or cause a
shipping delay.
DO _____ Contact your local
post office for the delivery schedule that will
minimize transit time and insure delivery on a business day.
DO _____ Write the shipping
address on the box in case the shipping
label comes off.
DO NOT ____ ship
birds that are injured, ill, or under unusual stress.
DO NOT ____
remove the white breathable membrane from over the
ventilation holes. The membrane protects your birds from
airborne pathogens, reduces excitability, and stress, and is
REQUIRED by postal regulations.
DO NOT ____ ship birds in very
hot or very cold weather conditions.
Remember, the temperature inside a closed container will
always be higher than the temperature outside the container.
This
excess heat can be injurious or fatal to birds in hot
weather. This is the reason for our complicated designs.
Tolerance of heat and cold varies with species, age, and
time of year. If in doubt -- don't ship.
DO NOT ____ over pack the box.
Too many birds in a box can cause
over-heating and stress which can be harmful or fatal.
Stuffing a box full of birds to save a few bucks on shipping is
not
worth the risk.
DO NOT ____ ship birds
over the weekend or holiday.
They may become stranded!
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